Downpours kill hundreds in South, Southeast Asia

Torrential rain is battering nations across South and Southeast Asia. The downpours are triggering deadly landslides on the western Indonesian island of Sumatra. Authorities said Sunday at least 442 people have been killed and over 400 are missing.

Over 1,000 dead as floods ravage Asia: What caused the disaster and why it spread across five countries | Explained

As of early December 2025, the death toll has crossed 1,000, with many more missing, millions displaced and entire communities destroyed.

'Once in 300 years' rain hits Thai city as floods ravage South East Asia

The deluge has hit 10 provinces across the country's south over the past week, with the city of Hat Yai, a business hub bordering Malaysia, recording its heaviest rainfall in 300 years - 335mm in a single day. Photos show vehicles and houses submerged in the city, while desperate residents await rescue on their rooftops.

Death toll rises in South and Southeast Asia heavy rains

Torrential downpours have been battering countries across South and Southeast Asia over the past week, causing widespread damage and fatalities.
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The green fault line: The Global North, China, and the politics of climate finance in South Asia

As right-leaning governments gain power, the willingness to spend on climate mitigation or on assistance to developing countries is declining.”
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At least 1,000 dead due to flooding in South Asia

The unusual alignment of extreme weather forces is hitting the island of Sumatra (Indonesia) hard with 442 deaths and over 400 missing: "Whole neighborhoods are buried under mud.". In Sumatra Island,

India, Afghanistan close ranks against Pakistan, marking South Asia power shift

Direct air cargo links reflect New Delhi’s efforts to reassert influence and could help Kabul reduce dependence on Islamabad, analysts say.
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UNGA78 Recap: South Asia's Diplomatic Dispatch

As the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) unfolded last month in New York, the world bore witness to a diverse assembly of nations grappling with an array of global challenges. Among the voices that echoed through the halls of this ...
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Asia’s factories are facing manufacturing slowdown: Inside demand crisis

Asia’s manufacturing powerhouses experienced a demand slowdown in November as US trade negotiations fail to produce significant outcomes across the exporting nations characterized by the
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15 Most Respected Countries in Asia

In this article, we will look at the 15 most respected countries in Asia. We have also looked at the ongoing and predicted economic growth of the Asian market. If you want to skip our detailed analysis, head straight to the 5 Most Respected Countries in Asia.
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